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Mercedes Wiper Motor Replacement Instructions

By YOUCANIC onJan 12, 2019

In this guide, you will find instruction on how to replace Mercedes-Benz windshield wiper motor and linkage.

The pictures in this guide are from a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 but since Mercedes uses the same setup in other chassis. This guide will also help owners of Mercedes C, S, CLK, SL, SLK, GL, GLK, GLA, ML learn how to replace wiper motor.

When replacing the wiper arm or the wiper motor, you need to use caution to avoid damaging the windshield or breaking it.

What you will need

Parts

Tools

Instructions

Park vehicle and set the parking brake. Open the hood by pulling the hood release under the dashboard.

Remove 13 nut from the wiper arm. Next, remove the wiper arm by pulling it up. Some models such as the C-Class or S-Class, have a small plastic on top of the nut that you need to pry off. Try wiggling the arm to get it off the linkage. If you can't remove the wiper arm, use a puller.

Remove the weather & wind strip.

Remove the plastic cover (rain tray / cowl / rain diverter) near the firewall. Remove all screws and clips along the perimeter of the plastic cover then remove it by lifting it up.

Remove bolts that hold the wiper linkage in place. These are 13mm bolts that need to be removed.

Lift up the wiper assembly and disconnect the electrical wire from the wiper motor by pressing the connector then pulling it away from the motor.

Remove the wiper motor and linkage from the car. Remove the bolts that secure the wiper motor to the wiper assembly and replace the motor.

Replace the wiper motor and reinstall in reverse order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I align the wipers properly?

Look carefully on your Mercedes windshield for a dot at the bottom. When you install the wipers, make sure that the wipers are just above this dot. The wipers need to be about 1 inch / 2-3cm above this dot.

Mercedes wiper arm stuck up

If your Mercedes-Benz wiper arm is stuck up, turn on the ignition. Turn on the wipers and see if they move. If not, check the windshield wiper fuse and relay. If both are bad, there is a good chance the wiper motor is defective and needs to be replaced.

Can I replace my Mercedes wiper arm myself?

Yes. Plan on one to two hours if you are replacing a Mercedes wiper arm for the first time?

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